June 1-3 Cheap and FREE Fort Worth Entertainment Roundup ~ Lots of Great End of School Family Fun!

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:: FREE Concert Series at the Levitt Pavilion in Arlington June 1-3, 2012

Join your family and friends at this weekend’s FREE concerts at the Levitt Pavilion in Arlington – part of their packed summer series of free music, dance and performing arts under the stars. The entertainment schedule includes a wide span of music genres including jazz, pop, latin, country and even special events just for kids. The Friday evening concert (June 1) headlines Beau Soleil (Grammy-winning contemporary Cajun artistry), Saturday (June 2) features The Tejas Brothers (Honky-tonk with a dash of spicy Tex-Mex), and Sunday features blues artist, Guitar Shorty.

Be sure to bring along a lawn chair or blanket to enjoy the outdoor entertainment! Snacks or a picnic dinner, and beverages are allowed, but no glass containers, please.

Details, detailsWhat: To learn more about the Levitt Pavilion’s summer concert series and weekly artist line-up, click here.
Where: Founders Plaza in Arlington, 100 W. Abram St. (Corner of Abram and Center streets, directly across the street from City Hall). View the parking map for free parking options.When: Concerts start at 8PM. See complete schedule of concerts, here.Cost: FREE Admission (food is extra).

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:: FREE Family Fun with Movies Under The Stars in Keller ~ Featuring the Film, Cars (G)Friday, June 1, 2012

Bring a blanket and lawn chairs and enjoy Cars on the big screen, under the stars at Johnson Road Park Amphitheater in Keller. The movie will begin at 9:00PM (or as soon as the sun goes down). Get there by 8:00PM to find a good spot and enjoy a variety of family games and activities.

Details, detailsWhat: For more information, click here.When: Friday, June 1. Family Games and Activities begin at 8:00PM.
Movie starts at 9:00PM.Where: Johnson Road Park Amphitheater in Keller.
Get directions to 640 Johnson Road, here.
Cost: FREE!

Friday nights over Grapevine Lake will sparkle with spectacular fireworks each Friday through the summer, now through Labor day. If you want to add some extra fun to your family evening, plan to view the fireworks from the Gaylord Texan Resort parking garage roof ~ a great viewing platform, and they will have a music DJ, games for kids, giveaways, and food and beverages for purchase.

Details, detailsWhat: This event is for all ages. For more information about the fireworks show,click here. For more about the Gaylord Texan event, go here.When: Every Friday through Labor Day• 8:00-10:00PM ~ Family friendly games and activities• 9:30PM ~ Fireworks over Lake Grapevine (weather permitting)Where: Gaylord Texan Resort ~ Level 5 of the Resort Garage. Click here for directions to the Gaylord Texan Resort.Fireworks can also be viewed from any Grapevine Lake park at 9:00PM. Find a map of fireworks viewing sites around Grapevine Lake here.Cost: FREE for both local and hotel guests to attend.

Fort Worth’s herd cowboys will present a fun and educational demonstration about the tools, equipment and techniques used during the cattle drive era of the late 1800′s at Fort Worth Cow Camp. Children and adults will have the opportunity for hands on, interactive experiences including roping sorting, saddling, cattle drive demonstrations, and more.

Details, detailsWhat: For more information,click here.
When: Saturday, June 2, 1:30 PM- 2:30 PMWhere: Saddle up behind the Fort Worth Livestock Exchange Building,
located at 131 E. Exchange Avenue. For directions, click here.You will see the Texas longhorns and authentic Drovers and know you are in the right spot!Cost: FREE, but Donations are appreciated.

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:: Bank of America Cardholders: Take advantage of FREE ADMISSION to the Fort Worth Museum of Science & History…Saturday and Sunday, June 2 & 3, 2012

Bank of America’s 2012 national program, Museums On Usoffers FREE admission, the first full weekend of every month, to 120 participating museums throughout the U.S. This FREE Admission program takes place this weekend (June 2 & 3) in Fort Worth at theFort Worth Museum of Scienceand History.

Details, detailsWhat: To find out more about Bank of America’s Museums On Us program,go here. To learn more about The Fort Worth Museum of Science & History, click here.How: Show a photo ID and any Bank of America Card to get FREE admission.Where: The Fort Worth Science & History Museum, 1600 Gendy St. (corner of Montgomery and Burnett Tandy).Click here for directions.When: Saturday and Sunday, June 2 & 3Cost: FREE to Bank of America Cardholders (Reg: $14 Adults, $10 Children)

:: Take an “Art-Full” Trek to Dallas to the Nasher Sculpture Center’s First Saturdays Family Fun Day.…Saturday, June 2, 2012

The Nasher Sculpture Center and Target present First Saturdays for families. Held the first Saturday of every month, this special event features FREE admission and a fun schedule of activities for the kids.

This Saturday, bring your child to Home Depot’s Kids Workshop to help them learn a new woodworking skill and build their very own organizer to take home. Each Kids Workshop participant will receive a kid-sized orange apron (similar to a Home Depot associate apron) and an achievement pin. All workshops are free, but you should probably show up early to insure you have a kit for your little ones.

Details, detailsWhat: For ages 5-12. Get more information about the workshop, here. When: Saturday, June 2, 2012 ~ 9:00AM to NoonWhere: Home Depot Home Improvement Stores. To find a participating location, click here.Cost: FREE!

Hear classic western music come to life as Cowtown Opry members perform a free music exhibition on the steps of the Livestock Exchange building. This live family friendly music event will take place every Sunday and will feature a different theme each week ~ Western Gospel music will be featured on the 5th Sunday of the month.

Details, DetailsWhat: For more information, visit theCowtown Opry website.When: Sunday, June 3, 2012, 2:00PM.
See the complete performance schedule here.Where: The live performance will take place on the steps of the historic Livestock Exchange building ~ 131 East Exchange Ave. in the Fort Worth Stockyards National Historic District.Cost: FREE!

Join Williams-Sonoma for two classes: Saturday’s class will provide all you need to know to create the “Best Beans Ever,” and Sunday’s class will focus on grill master favorites like steaks, chicken breasts and burgers. They’ll discuss flavors and seasonings, demonstrate marinades and rubs, and show you how to sear in those wonderful juices.

Plus, if you attend this class, you can enjoy 10% OFF savings on same-day purchases from their stores.